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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,240.92, 466,775.90 and 204,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,240.92, 466,775.90 and 204,079 is: 281,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,240.92 : 466,775.90 = 204,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,240.92/466,775.90 = 204,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,240.92x = 466,775.90 × 204,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,240.92x = 95,259,158,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,259,158,896.10/338,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,631.09

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